Data Processing Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description:
We are looking for a Maintenance & Operations Support Engineer with strong systems engineering skills and proven experience in Earth Observation (EO) data processing to support our customer, EUMETSAT.

Key Responsibilities

* Investigate, identify, and fix application software and/or configuration anomalies.
* Implement new software requirements and actively contribute to ARBs, SRBs, and CRBs.
* Contribute to software and hardware deployment, verification, and validation (SWETs/HWETs).
* Build, install, and validate new software releases and patches on development, reference, and operational chains.
* Contribute to system-level engineering of mission payload data processing systems and support impact analysis for PDP and processor evolutions.
* Set up and maintain a Test Suite within the Automated Test Environment (ATE).
* Maintain system models in Enterprise Architect and requirements in DOORS.
* Contribute to technical baseline documentation (ADD, ICD, STB) and Confluence procedures.
* Provide cross-training to SGS Data Processing and System Applications Competence Area members.
* Participate in facility, sub-system, and system-level reviews, milestone meetings, and joint meetings with external partner organizations (ESA, EC, etc.).
* Provide additional engineering support to other EUMETSAT teams (e.g., SYS/MME) as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

* University degree or equivalent in a relevant science or technical discipline.
* Proven experience in data processing (L0/L1/L2) of Earth Observation (EO) or meteorological satellite products.
* Experience in integration, verification, and validation (IVV) of data processing systems, including test plans and end-to-end processing chains.
* Proficiency in scripting languages and databases (Python, Perl, shell, PostgreSQL).
* Experience in system engineering and system design, alongside hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems.
* Fluency in English (both written and spoken) with strong communication skills.
* Ability to produce accurate and consistent technical documentation under configuration control practices.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a high degree of autonomy and interpersonal awareness.
* Knowledge of IT, network, and computer security principles.

Desirable Skills

* Knowledge of spacecraft and/or ground segment operations or familiarity with operational procedures and configuration data management.
* Programming experience in C/C++, Java, or IDL.
* Experience in quality control, calibration, and validation.
* Knowledge of ECSS standards.
* Experience with DOORS requirements management tool.
* Knowledge of MBSE and tools such as SysML and Enterprise Architect.

Seniority: Expert

Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - EUMETSAT

Contract Type:Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:Onsite